Jackson County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Jackson County, Iowa Electricity Overview

Jackson County produces 110.80% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.29 megawatt hours per citizen per year.

With a population of 19,499 citizens, Jackson County is the 36th most populated county in Iowa.

Jackson County ranks 501st highest county out of 3221 counties in the nation in hydroelectric power generation, producing 5,623 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric facilities.

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 110.80%, or 5,623 megawatt hours, of Jackson County's total energy production.

When calculating by customer count, Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility is the largest electricity provider in Jackson County.

Emitting 99,286,549.67 kilograms of CO2 gases, Jackson County has the 1789th worst pollution level due to electricity use out of 3221 counties in the country.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    332,998 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,075 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,623 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -548 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.26 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    99,286,550 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,091.88 kg

Maquoketa, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Maquoketa's residential electricity rate is 12.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.96% lower than the state's average price of 13.12 cents and 20.42% below the nationwide average of 15.34 cents. Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility sells an estimated 69,900 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other electricity providers. The city is the 89th highest producing city out of 1028 cities in the state, averaging -0.11 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city each year.

Maquoketa emits 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 213th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. At 4,949.49 kilograms per person and 6,123 citizens in the city, the city emits 30,305,708.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city has 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 9th highest out of any city in Iowa.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Maquoketa

Maquoketa residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
106th12.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Maquoketa
48th$95.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Maquoketa Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Maquoketa, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116
Eastern Iowa Light & PowerBUNDLED12.45142.71291,97136,349,900
Maquoketa Municipal Electric UtilityBUNDLED12.0588.6824,7862,986,100
Maquoketa Valley ElectricBUNDLED12.04132.93141,87717,077,900

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Bellevue, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Bellevue's residential electricity rate is 10.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 23.47% lower than the state's average price of 13.12 cents and 34.54% below the nationwide average of 15.34 cents. Bellevue Utilities has an estimated 531 total residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $64.03 per month, while the US average is $137.45.

Bellevue emits 4,949.49 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 70th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. This adds up to total emissions of 11,606,546.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 148th highest for total pollution in the state. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bellevue

Bellevue residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.123/kWh$0.100/kWh$133.31/mo.$61.81/mo.
33rd10.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bellevue
2nd$64.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bellevue Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bellevue, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bellevue UtilitiesBUNDLED10.0062.6111,688.951,168,995.79
Maquoketa Valley ElectricBUNDLED12.04132.93141,87717,077,900

Preston, IA Electricity Overview

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On average, Preston's residential electricity rate is 14.76 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately, 12.46% above Iowa's average rate of 13.12 cents, ranking the city at 242nd out of 1028 cities in Iowa for lowest average electricity rate. Preston, Iowa Electric Utility has an estimated 425 total residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city. The city had a 14.35% drop in CO2 emissions per person during the previous year.

Preston emits 4,980.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 48th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa. This adds up to total emissions of 5,408,749.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 263rd highest for total pollution in the state. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Natural Gas, which accounts for 16.5 megawatt hours (or 75.02%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the city. Preston is home to one power generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Preston

Preston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.220/kWh$0.129/kWh$222.09/mo.$86.68/mo.
242nd14.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Preston
76th$103.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Preston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Preston, Iowa

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED17.85135.153,736,356666,865,116
Maquoketa Valley ElectricBUNDLED12.04132.93141,87717,077,900
Preston, Iowa Electric UtilityBUNDLED14.8398.96223,987591,400

Electricity Production in Jackson County, Iowa

Power Plants in Jackson County, Iowa

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Iowa Hydro LLCRenewable World Energies LLC (100.00%)
Jackson County IA Conventional Hydroelectric 5,623
Jackson County IA Distillate Fuel Oil 12291,048.01746.3
Preston IA Natural Gas 2239,983.081,817.41
Maquoketa IA Distillate Fuel Oil -177
Maquoketa IA Natural Gas -5154,116,319.4-7,992.85

Jackson County, Iowa Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Jackson County emits 5,091.88 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity use, which makes it the 14th worst polluting county out of 99 counties in Iowa based on emissions per capita. At 5,091.88 kilograms per person and 19,499 residents in the county, the county emits 99,286,549.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 1789th worst rank in the nation The county has 5 power generation plants, which is 13th most in the state.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
110.80%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.12%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
-10.92%

Jackson County, Iowa Net Metering

Of the 6 electricity suppliers in Jackson County, 5 of them report that they offer net metering. Citizens of Iowa have decent net metering regulations that allow them to take advantage of additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Jackson County is 3.62%. This includes data from 4 companies, including Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility, Alliant Energy, and Maquoketa Valley Electric. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.45%. This earned Jackson County a rank of 792nd best in the nation out of 3221 counties.

Providers In Each City in Jackson County:

  • Andrew, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Baldwin, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Bellevue, Iowa:
    • Bellevue Utilities: 97.98%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 2.02%
  • La Motte, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Maquoketa, Iowa:
    • Eastern Iowa Light & Power: 2.34%
    • Alliant Energy: 2.63%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 9.58%
    • Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility: 85.45%
  • Miles, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Monmouth, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Preston, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 5.28%
    • Preston, Iowa Electric Utility: 86.31%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 8.41%
  • Sabula, Iowa:
    • Sabula, Iowa Electric Utility: 67.37%
    • Jo-Carroll Energy Cooperative: 32.63%
  • Spragueville, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Springbrook, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • St. Donatus, Iowa:
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 100.00%
  • Zwingle, Iowa:
    • Alliant Energy: 98.05%
    • Maquoketa Valley Electric: 1.95%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Jackson County, Iowa?

There are 6 electricity suppliers serving customers in Jackson County, Iowa.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Jackson County, Iowa?

The largest electricity provider in Jackson County, Iowa by megawatt hours sold is Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility.

How many power plants are in Jackson County, Iowa?

There are 5 active power plants located in Jackson County, Iowa

What electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, Iowa?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-10-24